Ray vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Ray Rank #777

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Keith mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Ray and Keith boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.